fruit farm labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Asparagus
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Field berries
• Orchard fruit
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Berries

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Hand tools

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer